Ordinary Differential Equations and Mathematical Modelling

Education facts

Code: MMG511

The course is the basic course in the theory of ordinary differential equations (ODE) with examples of mathematical modeling with ODE from physics, chemistry, environmental problems. In the theoretical part we study existence, uniqueness and stability concepts for ODE, theory for linear systems of ODE, methods for non-linear ODE such as Poincaré mapping and Lyapunovs functions. Students are going to carry out 2-3 smaller modeling projects, in groups of 2-3 people, that includes formulation of a problem, its mathematical analysis, numerical computations with help of Matlab and representing results as a short scientific rapport.

Entry requirements

Knowledge equivalent to 60 credits in mathematics, including the courses MMG300 Multivariable Analysis and MMG400 Linear Algebra II, and a course in programming.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ordinary Differential Equations and Mathematical Modelling

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 23 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %